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Central Combustion Interna Agustin Olachea Aviles104 MW Oil

OilVerified: Feb 2026

Central Combustión Interna Agustín Olachea Avilés is a 104 MW oil-fired power plant located in Mexico. The facility operates on oil and contributes to the country's energy landscape. It is the 34th largest oil plant in Mexico. With 104 MW, it represents 0.55% of Mexico's total oil capacity of 18,889 MW. Mexico has 38 oil plants with a combined capacity of 18,889 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Mexico, Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Pérez Ríos at 2,200 MW, this facility is approximately 1/21 the size. Oil plays a significant role in Mexico's energy mix, accounting for about 14% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on oil is influenced by Mexico's extensive reserves and production capabilities. The plant is situated in the Baja California Sur region, approximately 1,200 km northwest of Mexico City.

Capacity
104 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
CFE
Location
24.8148°, -112.0924°

Mexico, North America

Context & rankings
  • 211. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
  • #9,846 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #448 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.07% of the installed capacity of Mexico
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

CFE operates 104 plants totalling 51,242 MW

Regional density

1 plants within 100 km, 104 MW combined

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 24.814810, -112.092447
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
207.3 Kt
319 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.32 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
45.1K
cars per year
27.6K
homes per year
9.4M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Mexico
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

MexicoEnergy Profile

419
Total Plants
141.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroOilCoal
Top Fuels

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